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Community organizations, individuals and teams are encouraged to apply for Municipal grants available through the Community Investment Program (CIP). The CIP helps social profit organizations deliver programs, projects and events, and supports cultural activities, arts and individual and team development in amateur sport.
The deadline to apply for Community Impact Grant, Community Sustaining Grant, Community Capital Grant and Games Legacy Grant is Nov. 1, 2023, at 4:30 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted.
Community Impact Grant
The Community Impact Grant provides funding through two grant streams to local non-profit organizations to support community needs and funding priorities identified under Council’s Strategic Plan for 2022 – 2025 and other Council approved plans. Applicants may apply for funding, up to the maximum amount, from one of the following grant streams:
- Community Programs and Projects – maximum $80,000.
- Community Events – maximum $20,000.
Games Legacy Grant
The Games Legacy Grant provides funding to support development in amateur sport, cultural activities and arts, and to residents competing at a provincial, national or international level. Individual applicants may apply for grant funding up to a maximum of $1,500 and team or group applicants may apply for a maximum of $3,000.
Community Sustaining Grant and Community Capital Grant
Applications for Community Sustaining Grant and Community Capital Grant are by invitation only. Organizations interested in these grants must schedule a pre-application meeting with CIP staff.
Changes to the Community Investment Program
On July 11, Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo Council approved the updated Community Investment Program Policy FIN-220. The updated policy will continue to provide financial support to community groups and organizations, while increasing efficiencies, eliminating duplication of services and ensuring grant approvals reflect strategic priorities set by Council.
As part of the annual operating and capital budget in early December, Council will set a budget for CIP grants. Administration will review and score grant applications, presenting finalized grant recommendations to the approval committee. The committee will review scored applications and approve grants with decision letters and grant agreements shared with applicants by end of January 2024.
2024 CIP funding priorities
On Sept. 12, Council set the following CIP strategic funding priorities for 2024:
- Partnership and collaboration
- Rural and Indigenous communities & relationships
- Social participation
- Community support services and wellness
- Value of culture, heritage and regional pride
- Diversity, inclusion and accessibility
- Hosting events and/or new business and visitors
More information about key changes to the program and grants offered by the Community Investment Program is available at rmwb.ca/CIP.
For any questions or concerns, or to book a one-on-one meeting with CIP staff, please contact Pulse at 780-743-7000, toll-free at 1-800-973-9663 or online at rmwb.ca/pulse.
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